Sep 14
2020NSW Legislation Update: Certifiers Authorised to Appoint Non-Accredited People to Undertake Regulated Work Following the introduction of the Building and Development Certifiers legislation on the 1st of July, the government have since gazetted that certifiers are authorised to appoint people Continue reading
Aug 14
2020NSW Legislation Update: Residential Apartment Buildings (Compliance & Enforcement Powers) Act 2020 The Residential Apartment Buildings (Compliance and Enforcement Powers) Act 2020 is set to commence on the 1st of September 2020 and applies to all residential apartment buildings (Class Continue reading
Aug 07
2020In General
Response to Stage 4 Victoria Restrictions – COVID Safe and Business Continuity Plan Following the recent implementation of Stage 4 Restrictions in Victoria, McKenzie Group Consulting continue to remain committed, like many of our industry peers, to halt the further Continue reading
Aug 07
2020NSW Legislation Update – Accredited Practitioner (Fire Safety) On the 1st July 2020 the NSW Government introduced legislative changes regarding the accredited persons able to endorse measures for the Annual Fire Safety Statement (AFSS). The EP&A Regulations now states that Continue reading
Jul 06
2020The Dexus Waterfront Brisbane Redevelopment is a once in a generation opportunity to consolidate existing assets and associated landholdings of Waterfront Place and Eagle Street Pier to develop a world class integrated precinct with the intent of delivering Brisbane’s premier business and lifestyle on a key riverfront gateway. Continue reading
Jul 06
2020NSW Legislation Update: BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT CERTIFIERS ACT 2018 AND BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT CERTIFIERS REGULATION 2020 The Building Professionals Act 2005 (BP Act) has been replaced with the Building and Development Certifiers Act 2018 (B&DC Act), which was passed by Continue reading
Jul 06
2020Macquarie Exchange McKenzie Group Consulting are once again working with Fraser Property to deliver Building Surveying services for Macquarie Exchange at Macquarie Park. Building Australia’s first Community Business District, MQX will focus on the health and personal wellbeing of its Continue reading
Jul 06
20203 Parramatta Square McKenzie Group Consulting is proud to be part of one Australia’s urban renewal projects in the country. Working alongside Walker Corporation our most recent completion at 3 Parramatta Square is a prime component within the overall Parramatta Continue reading
Jul 06
2020130 Lonsdale Street The new commercial tower at 130 Lonsdale Street is a striking addition to the Melbourne skyline, and an integral part of the 1.1-hectare Wesley Place precinct. The building boasts 60,000sqm of Premium Grade office space across 35 Continue reading
Jul 06
2020Jewish Care The Jewish Care project is a visionary Senior Living and Community Precinct on 619 St Kilda Road in Melbourne, this multi-phased development transformed the existing site into a state-of-the-art Senior’s Care facility with a emphasis on Jewish heritage Continue reading
Apr 21
2020The Victorian Government recently announced a program of cladding rectification works to fund over 500 buildings in Victoria that are deemed to be high-risk due to the existence of flammable cladding materials. Half of the program will be funded through a temporary increase in the levy charged for building works for specific buildings, locations and cost of works. Continue reading
Apr 15
2020The proposed development will be an iconic addition to Box Hill. This mixed-use project will include two 18-storey residential towers with associated services inclusive of communal use areas including a rooftop garden, swimming pool, childcare centre and basement car parking. The development will also a multi-level retail, commercial and healthcare precinct. Continue reading
Apr 13
2020Our Compliance Management business unit was engaged to conduct fire safety audits on multiple facilities associated with these public health services. Continue reading
Apr 11
2020Ramsay Health are pleased to commence works with John Holland Group at Greenslopes Private Hospital on the $72m major expansion to their facilities to improve patient care and management. The development will include a full refurbishment to the emergency department as well as the construction a 3-storey infill building and a second building to accommodate 64 suite rooms. Continue reading
Apr 08
2020McKenzie Group are excited to be working with Frasers Property and Tomkins Commercial on the final stage of one of the largest waterfront urban renewal projects in QLD. Continue reading
Apr 03
2020McKenzie Group are excited to once again be working with the Mark Moran Group for the proposed Residential Aged Care Facility located at 1496 Pacific Highway, Warrawee. Continue reading
Mar 30
2020This $176m expansion will comprise of a new entry, an exhibition space and rooftop ‘banqueting’ space with capacity for 470 people. There will also be space for 30 exhibitor’s booths, a flat floor space for 450 people and three meeting rooms covering 420sqm. The redevelopment is due for completion in early 2022. Continue reading
Mar 28
2020Inner City South State Secondary College The 6 main elements to the college will be a creative hub, administration hub, 2 innovative learning hubs, a health and wellbeing hub and a 2-court multi-purpose hall. At the heart of the campus Continue reading
Mar 25
2020The 5 Star GreenStar Design and 5 Star NABERS Building includes one of the largest naturally lit atriums of any commercial building in the country, and will comprise indoor planting suspended from the ceilings to bring a connection with nature into the workplace. The façade incorporates a unique design of “stacked boxes” and a number of outdoor terraces within the 16-storey, 46,000m2 of space. Continue reading
Mar 21
2020This exciting project is for the $250m transformation of the Ipswich CBD including a vast open space which can double as an outdoor venue, family friendly environment including a water play area, a multi-level council administration building, a state of the art library, entertainment, food and beverage areas and integrated landscaping. Continue reading
Mar 16
2020The NSW Government has introduced reforms to the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation which introduced enhanced requirements relating to fire safety in existing buildings. Part of this was the introduction of Competent Fire Safety Practitioner (CFSP) and accreditation. Over the past few years there has been a transition to accreditation of CFSP and this will now come into effect 6th April 2020. Continue reading
Mar 11
2020The Building and Development Certifiers Act 2018 and Regulation 2020 have been finalised and will come into effect on the 1st of July 2020. This legislation will replace the Building Professionals Act and Regulation currently in force. Items covered by the legislation include accreditation of certifiers, requirements for insurance and conflict of interest provisions. Continue reading
Dec 10
2019Construction of Baptcare’s Wattle Grove Community in Lalor was recently completed. The 120-bed residential aged care facility officially welcomed residents on Monday 7 October. A successful Open Day was held on Saturday 21 September, which saw hundreds of visitors tour the new facility. Continue reading
Dec 10
2019The proposed development is construction of a new 6 storey building called STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) for the Brisbane Boys Grammar School located on Gregory Terrace, Spring Hill. The building will provide additional learning areas to accommodate the student population and to be at the forefront of modern school facilities. Continue reading
Dec 10
2019The Malt District is a mixed-use development built around Cremorne’s iconic Nylex Clock and malt silos. The development will consist of commercial, residential and green spaces, including a micro-brewery, apartments and creative work spaces. Continue reading
Dec 10
2019The proposed development is for the construction of a new commercial tower situated on the site of the existing Jubilee Hotel in Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley. Continue reading
Dec 06
2019The Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EP&A Act), the primary act governing development and issuance of approvals for building work has been amended. Continue reading
Jul 14
2019The Victorian Government is building a new 1248 bed maximum security prison in the vicinity of the existing prison precinct which includes Barwon Prison, Marngoneet Correctional Centre and Karreenga Annex. Continue reading
Jul 11
2019McKenzie Group is pleased to announce our involvement in a new wood and glass commercial office tower known as ‘Frame’ located on top of the Melbourne Central Shopping Centre, which itself sits above a Metro train station. Continue reading
Jul 10
2019The New Performing Arts Venue comprises of a minimum 1,500 seat theatre to be located at the Playhouse Green, co-located at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) precinct. Continue reading
Jul 05
2019The Exchange, Darling Harbour The Exchange, a new building at Darling Harbour, will be a spiralling, light-filled “hive” designed by world renowned Japanese architect, Kengo Kuma. The Exchange will be a civic space designed to meet Sydney’s growing needs, and Continue reading
Jul 04
2019McKenzie Group has partnered with Mirvac to work on the development of a Library & Community Hub on the former site of the Marrickville Hospital. Continue reading
Jul 02
2019Professional Indemnity Insurance Response 2 July 2019 While McKenzie Group has Professional Indemnity (PI) insurance policy coverage and protection in place and isn’t impacted by the current cladding exclusions issues, as leaders in our sector, we will continue to push Continue reading
Jun 26
2019This amendment clarifies the ability for Occupation Certificate to be issued for part of a building and for part of a partially completed building. This change is needed as the ability to issue ‘interim occupation certificates’ was removed from the planning act as part of the major review and restructure of the Act. Continue reading
May 24
2019In General
Commencing the 1 July 2019, there will be changes to the way in which the building permit levy is paid to the Victorian Building Authority (VBA), with Building Surveyors required to obtain a building permit number (BPN) from the VBA Continue reading
Apr 26
2019Legislation and Technical Update There will be significant changes made to the NCC in 2019. The following key dates are below: Preview released Continue reading
Apr 26
2019In Articles
McKenzie Group provides trusted advice to building owners regarding combustible cladding and assists in meeting respective legislation in each state. Continue reading
Apr 22
2019The new Midtown Centre project located on 147-163 Charlotte Street and 146-160 Mary Street Brisbane, is an innovative redevelopment of the Forestry and Health Buildings into one substantial office tower. This exciting transformation consists of converting two 20 storey buildings into one 26 storey development. Continue reading
Apr 20
2019McKenzie Group will be providing building surveying services for Melbourne Square – Residential Tower Concept. The proposed project comprises the formation of a new 56 storey residential apartment tower over a common 7 storey podium space close to the South Bank in Melbourne’s CBD. Continue reading
Apr 18
201988 Walker Street, North Sydney McKenzie Group Consulting is teaming up with Billbergia to develop a $121 million 48-storey hotel and commercial tower located in North Sydney. The tower will cantilever above the heritage-listed Firehouse Hotel at 86 Walker Street, Continue reading
Dec 28
2018In General
McKenzie Group Consulting undertook the role of principal certifying authority on the project. The current NSW system allows for suitably qualified structural engineers to design, inspect and certify these elements. Continue reading
Sep 06
2018The Queensland Government has introduced new obligations on owners of private and local government buildings to undertake a mandatory ‘combustible cladding checklist’. Continue reading
Sep 05
2018Located at 84-110 Castlereagh Street in Sydney, the heritage-listed sandstone building has been the leading store for David Jones in Australia for the past 90 years. Continue reading
Sep 03
2018McKenzie Group have newly been appointed Building Surveyor for the PARA Building Works. The development by Molonglo Group will stand as a 50-building precinct at Dairy Road, Fyshwick. Continue reading
Sep 03
2018McKenzie Group are proud to support project partners including Cedar Woods, Case Meallin and Hacer on the Williams Landing Town Centre and Neighbourhood project. The development consists of a mix of commercial buildings and an extensive residential estate. Continue reading
Sep 03
2018Earlier in 2018 the Moonee Valley Racing Club appointed superannuation fund Hostplus and property developer Hamton to transform the racecourse into a ‘world-class thoroughbred racing centre’ and one of the world’s greatest night time racing venues. Continue reading
Sep 01
2018McKenzie Group are proud to announce that we are working on 80 Ann Street project in Brisbane’s CBD. The development by Mirvac is a new commercial interactive marketplace to be located in Brisbane City, and will be the new home of Suncorp. Continue reading
Aug 14
2018The NSW Commissioner for Fair Trading, Rose Webb, called for public submissions on whether a building product use ban was warranted for certain types of external cladding on buildings and if so, what the terms of a ban might be. Continue reading
Jun 10
2018Completed in May 2018 are the Volaire Apartments in North Melbourne. The development has a value of $43 million and occupies a commanding position, adjacent to North Melbourne train station and established parks, shops and services in the area. Continue reading
May 30
2018We will be assisting ARM Architecture with a new project called Launch Families. The project will set up 60 residences in Victoria to assist women and children effected by domestic violence. Continue reading
May 21
2018Working with PDS Group and Starryland Australia, McKenzie Group have been working on Stages 2 and 3 of the residential project, Promenade, in Parramatta, Sydney since 2014. Continue reading
May 11
2018Redevelopment of the State Library of Victoria 11 May 2018 The State Library of Victoria is one of Australia’s oldest and busiest public libraries. Most Victorians and many tourists from interstate and overseas have visited or know about the library’s Continue reading
May 05
2018Burwood Brickworks – The world’s sustainable shopping centre 5 May 2018 McKenzie Group are excited to be appointed by Frasers Property Australia as Building Surveyors on the cutting edge mixed use development of the former Burwood Brickworks site in Burwood, Continue reading
May 02
2018Student Accommodation – Projects Completed 2 May 2018 ‘Atira’ – Toowong Engaged in September 2016, McKenzie group were engaged to provide Building Certification and Accessibility/DDA Consultancy services for the student accommodation project ‘Atira’ which includes 14 storeys, 2 levels of Continue reading